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Chassis's, both antique and streamlined, formed a parade yea- j terday afternoon which drew theattention of hundreds of sun-bakedspectator* toasting themselvesalong Main St. . I'.'.]! .. sH'ftaLed jay ancient vintage autos from Morns Cars of Yesterday, the eveftt was polished off by the ! appearance of a bevy of bathing j suit-clad beauties riding atop modern convertibles.Twenty or 30 minutes before the parade was due. Main St., especially abound Five Points, grew deep in- persons many of whom sported the Spanish attire which characterizes the Sara de SotaPageant) C Mrs, ^ank Parker of 1868 6thSt. and Infer 14-month-old son, Robert Andrew, both wore the fiesta hats whidk are on sale at a booth in front df Madison a Drug Store.The g^rb of the Spanish gaucho —cowboy -r was worn by little Nancy Ann Davenport, 5, of Oneco, and her rpusin. Richard Car! Battles, 6. *T?he youngsters were in Sa asota | especially for the parade and were accompanied by Nancy's mother, Mrs. Eleanor Davenport.Also alj decked out for the pageant were Mr. and Mrs. John Cic-ci of Gary, Ind., who are on their;third vtsir in Sarssota. With them were pint-sized versions of Hernando de Soto, sons Jackie, 5, andBobby. 4’ji ■ The Ciccis are staying at Pinecirfift for two months and may decide to make Sarasota their permanent home. ^ qSeep purchasing several of the helium-fi);led balloons Just before the parade was Mrs. GeorgeSmith of North Shore Dr. Mrs. Smith, who moved here five yearsago frorii Michigan, says she always enjoys the pageant, especially the grand parade for which ! her husband, a confirmed card player, Sacrifices his Saturday night game. *’He Just wouldn't miss it, Mrs. Smith declared. Viewing the parade from seatsright on the curb were Charles and Marjorie Meinert of Davenport. Iowjig, and their friend, Col. B. J. Pglmer, owner of stations WHO and WOC In Des Moines. Iowa. Mrs, Meinert has appeared as a gdest artist at Holiday j House li I
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Sarasota News
Sarasota, Florida, US
Thu, Mar 03, 1955
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